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Active NPI 1700852977 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael J Forness , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Traverse City, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Forness, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Traverse City, MI. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med in 1984, Dr. Forness delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 880 MUNSON AVE STE H.

Dr. Forness is affiliated with Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

880 Munson Ave Ste H

Traverse City, MI 496863661

Telephone 6162672600
Fax 6162672601
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Traverse City, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +23.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.3 Yrs
State Avg: 24.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Traverse City, MI (1014 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Forness (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Traverse City Specialty Average (18.3 Years) 18.3 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-23
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MI 5101008877

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
4632079 (MI)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
2052800944 (MI)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Npi
1558407189 (MI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners

4444 Kalamazoo Ave Se, Kentwood, MI 495084600

Phone: 6163915600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

16 Associated Practitioners
Katie Sonneveldt , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013267780

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. John Kemppainen , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1215107636

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lauren Joslyn , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1245996701

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Susan Laham , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1285681536

Physician Assistant

Benjamin Kuiper , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1295126225

Physician Assistant

Dr. Jeffrey Cassidy , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1316919798

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 23, 2024

Registered at 880 MUNSON AVE STE H, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 496863661 (Tel: 6162672600)

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Updated Practice Location February 19, 2018

Registered at 550 MUNSON AVE STE 202, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 496863580 (Tel: 6162672600)

NPI Profile Active June 03, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 03, 2014

Registered at 3537 W FRONT ST, SUITE H, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 496847941 (Tel: 6162672600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 03, 2014

Registered at 100 MICHIGAN ST NE, MC 845, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495032560

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 03, 2014

Recorded as MICHAEL FORNESS, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 03, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #5101008877 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700852977
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 27, 2006
Last Update: October 23, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

100 Michigan St Ne, Mc 845

Grand Rapids, MI 495032560

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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